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Chapter 378 Gift of a Gun

Shen Man stepped into the camp with hurried steps, her eyes quickly searching through the busy crowd, and soon locked onto Tang Yu, the deputy general of the army.

She stepped forward, her voice quick and urgent: "Deputy General Tang, could you please lead the way? His Highness and I would like to see those firearms."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yu came to Shen Man and Chu Zhiyi's side, bowed to them, and then led them steadily toward the tent where the firearms were kept.

Even before approaching the camp, one could feel a chilling aura emanating from it.

Around the camp, fully armed soldiers stood ramrod straight, their eyes like cold stars, vigilantly scanning every inch of the surrounding space, not missing a single abnormality.

At the entrance of the tent, two other tall and burly soldiers stood guard.

They wore heavy armor, carried AK47 assault rifles, and had eyes like hawks, watching their surroundings intently.

Since the Meng family army was all handpicked from the border garrison, the two soldiers on duty were no strangers to Chu Zhiyi and Shen Man.

Upon seeing the two approaching, they saluted in unison, their movements clean and efficient, demonstrating the competence and discipline of soldiers.

"No need for formalities, let's go in and take a look at the firearms inside!" Shen Man waved her hand casually, and before she could finish speaking, she stepped into the tent.

Chu Zhiyi was deeply attracted by the AK47 in the soldier's hand, and his steps involuntarily stopped.

His eyes were full of curiosity as he stared intently at the strangely shaped weapon. He couldn't help but ask, "Man'er, what kind of weapon are they holding? It looks very peculiar; I've never seen one like it before."

Upon hearing this, Shen Man turned around and confidently replied, "Your Highness, this is an AK47 assault rifle. It can fire as soon as a bullet is loaded into its chamber, and its range and lethality are much greater than the bows and crossbows we usually use."

"I'll take one out of the tent later and show you its power."

As she spoke, she had already stepped into the tent.

Inside the tent, grenades, artillery, shells, as well as dozens of AK47s and bullets and other firearms were neatly arranged in a categorized manner.

She picked up a grenade and explained its construction and power to Chu Zhiyi in detail: "Your Highness, this is the grenade I used against the Japanese on Mosuo Island that day."

This grenade was made of high-quality iron and filled with powerful gunpowder. Simply pull the fuse and throw it to make it explode instantly, with a wide kill radius, making it extremely effective against densely packed Japanese troops.

"Yes, I've witnessed the power of this grenade firsthand; it's truly formidable, and its small size makes it easy to carry. Man'er, what are these?"

Chu Zhiyi stared intently at the neatly arranged cannons on the ground and asked curiously.

Shen Man walked up to the cannon and gently stroked the barrel: "This thing is called a cannon. It is an important weapon in the army. It was carefully developed by the masters in my weapons workshop. It can be used as long as a shell is loaded."

Compared to hand grenades, it has a longer range and greater destructive power. We have also developed several different types of shells, including solid shot for destroying city walls and fortifications, and explosive shells that can detonate in the air, causing widespread damage to enemy forces.

Chu Zhiyi nodded slightly, his eyes full of surprise: "Man'er, these weapons are truly exquisite. With them, we have a much better chance of success on our way to Dabenzhou."

Then, he strolled over to the area where the rifles were kept, picked up an AK47, and said with bright eyes, "Man'er, these are the AK47s those two soldiers were holding, right? They're quite heavy..."

Shen Man smiled as she took the AK47 from Chu Zhiyi's hand, skillfully pulled the bolt, and demonstrated the basic operation of the gun to him.

"Your Highness, this gun isn't complicated to use. Once you grasp the basics, you can master it in a short time. Here, look, just release the safety, aim at the target, and pull the trigger. Come on, let's go outside the tent and test its power!"

Shen Man took the AK47 and walked out of the tent. She found a spacious, deserted open space, picked up a stone, and threw it into the distance.

Just as the stone was about to hit the ground, she gently pulled the trigger. With a "bang," the stone was hit precisely and shattered.

Chu Zhiyi's eyes were full of admiration, and he was eager to try it out: "Man'er, teach me quickly, I also want to try this magical firearm."

Shen Man nodded, handed him the gun, and then patiently stood behind him, holding his hands and adjusting his posture: "Your Highness, stay calm, don't rush, keep your eyes on the sights..."

Under Shen Man's guidance, Chu Zhiyi pulled the trigger for the first time. Although his body swayed slightly due to the recoil, he still successfully hit a small tree not far away.

He laughed excitedly: "This feels amazing! With this AK47, my Crimson Flame soldiers will be invincible on the battlefield!"

Tang Yu, watching from the side, said with a solemn expression, "Your Highness, although these firearms are extremely powerful, we still face a serious problem: insufficient production capacity. I'm afraid we are currently unable to meet the needs of large-scale warfare."

Shen Man nodded in agreement: "Vice General Tang is absolutely right. Apart from the problem of insufficient production capacity, the supply of ammunition for firearms is also a key factor."

If we can't guarantee a sufficient supply of ammunition, the effectiveness of these firearms will be greatly reduced. Therefore, we need to save the ammunition we brought for critical moments.

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhiyi frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

After a moment, he spoke again: "Man'er, on this trip to Ohon Province, we will not only face the fierce and cunning Japanese, but also the complex terrain and unknown dangers. Although these firearms are powerful, their ammunition is limited, and we cannot rely on them completely."

I believe we need to develop a detailed operational plan that combines the advantages of firearms with our army's traditional tactics to ensure absolute success.

Shen Man's eyes lit up: "Your Highness is right. We can use artillery to strike the enemy's defensive fortifications from a distance, creating conditions for our army's offensive."

At the same time, soldiers armed with AK47s were formed into an vanguard force to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at close range.

Hand grenades, on the other hand, can be used in urban warfare and mountain combat, flexibly responding to various emergencies.

After the three finished speaking, they returned to the tent where the firearms were stored.

Seeing that Chu Zhiyi was holding the AK47 with great affection, Shen Man immediately decided to give it to him.

"Your Highness, this gun is a gift to you!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Zhiyi's eyes flashed with delight. He repeatedly stroked the gun barrel, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

"Man'er, such a generous gift, I will certainly live up to your expectations and make it work its best in my hands."